Senior Manager, Strategic Communications — CEO and Strategy

Job overview

The Senior Manager, Strategic Communications — CEO and Strategy role is listed in San Jose, CA; the posting does not specify a remote or hybrid arrangement. Compensation is not specified. The role supports Western Digital’s CEO communications program and Strategy organization as the company builds storage systems for data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure. The manager develops executive content, shapes narratives for key engagements, and translates company strategy into clear communications. Through close partnership with the CEO Office, Strategy leaders, and cross-functional stakeholders, the role helps maintain consistent messaging and communicate business priorities to internal and external audiences.

What you'll do

• Manage day-to-day CEO communications across internal and external audiences, including talking points, presentations, emails, video scripts, briefing materials, and social content
• shape narrative flow and creative approaches for CEO keynotes, meetings, videos, and engagements
• contribute ideas to strengthen the CEO communications strategy
• develop CEO social content
• prepare briefing materials with the CEO Office
• maintain consistency in the CEO’s voice and messaging
• partner with the Strategy organization and its leaders
• translate strategy and priorities into communications
• support Strategy leaders with presentations and updates
• coordinate cross-functional workstreams from concept through execution
• provide flexible support during high-priority company moments as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

strategic communications

executive communications

ceo communications

corporate strategy

storytelling

executive content

presentations

social content

san jose ca

western digital

8+ years experience

cross-functional partnership

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid vacation and sick leave
• medical, dental, and vision insurance
• life, accident, and disability insurance
• flexible spending and health savings accounts
• employee assistance program
• tuition reimbursement
• transit benefits
• employee stock purchase plan
• and 401(k).

Why this role

Requires 8+ years of relevant communications experience and experience supporting senior executives. Strong writing, editing, storytelling, project management, stakeholder collaboration, and PowerPoint skills are required.

About the employer

Western Digital is hiring for this role. Industry: Other Communications Equipment Manufacturing. Sector: 33.